SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678
         WHEREAS, The members of Buchanan First Baptist Church of
  Texarkana celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church's
  founding on March 30, 2025; and
         WHEREAS, One of the oldest churches in Bowie County,
  Buchanan First Baptist Church traces its origins to 1925, when a
  group of 14 charter members gathered in a private home to
  organize a new church; the congregation originally worshiped out
  of a one-room sanctuary, which subsequently underwent a number of
  additions and renovations and was relocated to South Lake Drive
  in 1947; the membership held the first services in the current
  church building on Buchanan Loop Road in August 1995; in order to
  meet the needs of the growing congregation, a family life and
  education center were added nearly a decade later; and
         WHEREAS, Since its organization, Buchanan First Baptist
  Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding
  members of the clergy, including Pastor Rick Rothwell, who has led
  the congregation for the past four years; and
         WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong
  traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have
  established a variety of commendable programs that foster
  fellowship and offer help to those in need, including ministries
  for men, women, youth, and the elderly; and
         WHEREAS, Countless residents of the Texarkana area have
  looked to Buchanan First Baptist Church for spiritual guidance
  over the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the
  church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of
  Buchanan First Baptist Church in Texarkana and extend to its
  members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the church as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 1, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate